Abbas
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 1,782 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A male given name from Arabic.
Abbas is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic ʿabbās meaning 'stern,' 'austere,' or more specifically the 'lion,' from a root related to the frowning look of a lion. Al-Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib was the uncle of the Prophet Muhammad, making the name highly revered in Islamic history.
About 1,782 U.S. births are recorded. Abbas is widely used from Iran and Iraq to Pakistan and Senegal. A name of dignity and strength, borne across centuries of Islamic scholarship.
EtymologyShow more
Abbas first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1975. First appearing in the 1970s, Abbas emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Arabic classification suggests a path from arabic linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Abbas climbed 1079 spots in the last 20 years — from #2951 to #1872.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 344 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 687 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 409 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 195 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 111 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 36 | — |
The Story of Abbas
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2018, Abbas is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Abbas are most likely born between 2008 and 2024.
How rare is Abbas?
Only about 1 in every 42,353 babies born in 2024 was named Abbas — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1975, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 687 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Abbas by the numbers
- Would fill 37 school buses
- Meeting one Abbas per day would take 4.9 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(50 years, 1975–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 85 | #1872 |
| 2023 | 68 | #2128 |
| 2022 | 67 | #2167 |
| 2021 | 54 | #2462 |
| 2020 | 70 | #2022 |
| 2019 | 87 | #1777 |
| 2018 | 95 | #1670 |
| 2017 | 66 | #2091 |
| 2016 | 75 | #1936 |
| 2015 | 74 | #1954 |
| 2014 | 67 | #2082 |
| 2013 | 71 | #1942 |
| 2012 | 51 | #2448 |
| 2011 | 55 | #2317 |
| 2010 | 46 | #2632 |
| 2009 | 52 | #2451 |
| 2008 | 47 | #2632 |
| 2007 | 49 | #2533 |
| 2006 | 39 | #2882 |
| 2005 | 40 | #2701 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1975–2024